The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon 1.2 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Leon 1.8 TSI.
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.94 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft